Nashville Battle Centennial

When the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville occurred in December 1964, two publications commemorated the historical occasion with full editions devoted to accounts and analysis of the event — The Nashville Tennesseanand The Civil War Times. In advance of the upcoming Sesquicentennial commemoration of the battle, BONPS is making both publications available in their entirety. Both publications were provided by former BONPS President Jim Kay from his collection.

December 6, 1964

Below are the 26 pages of the Tennessean focusing on many facets of Nashville and the Civil War battle on its outskirts that marks one of the most dramatic events in the history of the city. To view each page at reading size, click on the PDF link at the bottom of each page image:

Map of Battle of Nashville

December 1964 Nashville Centennial edition

Civil War Times Illustrated

COMPLETE COPY OF THE NASHVILLE EDITION OF THE CIVIL WAR TIMES ILLUSTRATED

To honor the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville on December 15-16, 1864, The Civil War Times Illustrated devoted its entire December 1964 magazine to the Nashville conflict. This outstanding edition was highlighted by articles from such respected Civil War experts as Stanley Horn, Nashville historian and author of The Decisive Battle of Nashville. Mr. Horn revisited the theme of his book with his article: “The Most Decisive Battle of the Civil War.” Other articles explored the human interest side of the war in Nashville, the Union fortifications around the city, Gen. Hood’s invasion of Tennessee, and cavalry operations in the Nashville area. A number of excellent Civil War era photos of Nashville are included as well as the cover painting (above) by Nashville artist Ralph McDonald.